Matthew W. Reed

Matthew W. Reed serves as a Contract Specialist within the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ W072 Endist Pittsburgh office, supporting critical civil infrastructure missions under Department of the Army oversight. He manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for construction, maintenance, and modernization projects involving dams, levees, locks, and water systems essential to flood control and navigation. His acquisitions primarily involve construction services, security operations, and environmental support contracts, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and alignment with the agency’s strategic resilience goals. Reed plays a pivotal role in translating engineering requirements into legally sound, competitively awarded contracts that deliver mission-critical outcomes. Reed maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC and C. J. MAHAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, LLC, both of which are frequently awarded complex civil works contracts. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for established contractors with proven experience in heavy civil construction and site development, while also fostering collaboration with specialized subcontractors for electrical, plumbing, and landscaping services. He emphasizes performance-based contracting and contract administration rigor to ensure quality control and schedule adherence on high-stakes public infrastructure projects. Reed demonstrates strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over 40% of his awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He routinely utilizes Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and Women-Owned Small Business set-asides, reflecting a deliberate strategy to broaden participation among underrepresented vendors. His contracting patterns prioritize small business inclusion without compromising technical capability, aligning with Army and federal mandates to promote equitable access to federal opportunities. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 238210 (Electrical Contractors), accounting for over 30% of his portfolio, followed by 237990 (Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction). He regularly procures electrical installation, HVAC systems, security patrol services, and landscaping support for federal water infrastructure. His technical expertise lies in managing complex, multi-trade construction environments requiring coordination of specialized trades and adherence to federal construction standards and environmental compliance protocols.